by Rachel Ward, Student Public Relations Writer
Cedarville University and Walgreens create pharmacy career and internship partnership
Cedarville University is opening doors for future pharmacists through a new strategic partnership with Walgreens, a global leader in retail pharmacy. Through this memorandum of understanding, Walgreens will prioritize Cedarville pharmacy students for careers and internships, highlighting the character and competence of Cedarville graduates.
Cedarville University School of Pharmacy reports strong residency placement outcomes The Cedarville University School of Pharmacy has consistently demonstrated strong outcomes, with an 80% residency placement rate, significantly higher than the national average of about 60%.
The partnership also provides benefits for Walgreens employees.
Walgreens employees will receive a tuition discount on any online graduate program or Cedarville’s residential Master of Divinity program. Those interested in the PharmD program will receive preferred admissions benefits, including a guaranteed interview, scholarships and support from faculty and peers.
“This agreement is a chance to identify pharmacy technicians who have an interest in pursuing pharmacy school,” said Dr. Thad Franz, associate dean for student affairs and professor of pharmacy practice. “With this partnership, they can receive resources from Cedarville and Walgreens so they can consider that pursuit at the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy.”
Cedarville and Walgreens formalize an already established relationship
Walgreens and the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy have maintained a close connection for several years, and this formal agreement advances that partnership.
“Stephen Grawe and Katie Sheets, key leaders within Walgreens, have taken the time to invest in our students and school in meaningful ways,” said Franz. “Their work has caused many of our graduates to practice patient-centered community pharmacy at Walgreens across the state and nation.”
Walgreens scholarships support current Cedarville pharmacy students
Cedarville students who received the Walgreens scholarship this year include Luke Ayad, a second-year pharmacy student from Powell, Ohio; Princess Eziolise, a fourth-year pharmacy student from Dublin, Ohio; and Abigail McNeal, a second-year pharmacy student from Cedarville, Ohio.
Pharmacy education partnership strengthens Cedarville’s leadership in the field
In an evolving job market, Cedarville’s partnership with Walgreens reflects the high caliber education offered at Cedarville’s School of Pharmacy and further positions the university as a leader in pharmacy education. For more information about the partnership and tuition benefits, visit the graduate partners page on Cedarville’s website.
About Cedarville University
Cedarville University, an evangelical Christian institution in southwest Ohio, offers undergraduate and graduate residential and online programs across arts, sciences and professional fields. With 7,265 students, it is among Ohio's largest private universities and is ranked among the nation’s top five evangelical universities in the Wall Street Journal’s 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. Cedarville is also known for its vibrant Christian community, challenging academics and high graduation and retention rates. Learn more at cedarville.edu.
